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Kodiopticon No 1

OBJECT TYPE: Projector
MANUFACTURER: Eastman Kodak Company
NATIONALITY: American
PLACE MANUFACTURED: USA, NY, Rochester
OBJECT NAME VARIATION:
INTRODUCTION DATE: ca. 1912-1915?
IMAGE SIZE: 10.0cm X 8.8cm
FUNCTIONAL TYPE: magic lantern

NOTES:
  Eastman Kodak Co.'s version of magic lantern; resembles Bausch & Lomb
  "Balopticon"; 110v electric lamp, 60WATT bulb inside;
  Focusing lens in barrell; bellows-type attachment for extension;
  All black painted aluminum lantern, with lamp viewing lens on side;
  Plaque: "Kodiopticon manufactured by Eastman Kodak Co. Rochester, N.Y
  No. 1 U.S.A. Trade Marks Reg. U.S. Pat. Off."
  Lens inscription: "Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY" with B&L
  emblem, "F" etched on side of center lens.
  Dimensions: 27.5cm H X 15.0cm W X 46.3cm L (unextended bellows).
  With box: 30.8cm H X 18.1cm W X 56.3cm L.

MATERIAL VIEWED/PROJECTED: glass

OBJECT IDENTIFIER: E130.00779

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Kodiopticon No 1

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